The Red Sox called up another outfielder today with Hermida going on the DL for collision with Beltre. The running count is Beltre 2, outfielders 0, if you are keeping score (Ellsbury being the other victim). This prospect was promising since he'd been doing pretty well in Pawtucket. But let's just say that Nava has out D-Macked D-Mac. He got up to the plate, on the very very first pitch of his very very first MLB game, and hit a freaking grand slam.
I like him already. Just keep him away from Beltre!
Dice-K decided moments before the game that he had an arm sprain and couldn't pitch. Atchison is in. Really. The good news is that we currently have a 5-2 lead in the bottom of the second. And it's against the Phillies. Run prevention may not be our thing, but at least run scoring is. What was the other run, you might ask? That was J.D. Drew. Heh.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Apparently, it could have been worse
One Habs fan comments on his day:
'I totally blame my sons mother today. I was all set to enjoy the game, gave her plenty of notice, then at 3:10 she comes up to me and says "We need potatoes" Really? Really? we need potatoes? the damn game is starting and you want me to goto the store and get potatoes? WTF!!! can't make rice? it has to be potatoes? I have had a headache ever since.'
In other news, Dice-K allowed one hit in 8 innings today. That's right. Dice-K. One hit. Eight innings. Or was that actually Dice-K? It's worth noting that V-Tek caught instead of V-Mart, whom Dice-K had thrown somewhat under the bus after his last (bad) start. Also, JD Drew got an RBI with no batteries thrown at him whatsoever (at least, none that I heard about). Heh, I say. Stick it to those Phillies fans.
'I totally blame my sons mother today. I was all set to enjoy the game, gave her plenty of notice, then at 3:10 she comes up to me and says "We need potatoes" Really? Really? we need potatoes? the damn game is starting and you want me to goto the store and get potatoes? WTF!!! can't make rice? it has to be potatoes? I have had a headache ever since.'
In other news, Dice-K allowed one hit in 8 innings today. That's right. Dice-K. One hit. Eight innings. Or was that actually Dice-K? It's worth noting that V-Tek caught instead of V-Mart, whom Dice-K had thrown somewhat under the bus after his last (bad) start. Also, JD Drew got an RBI with no batteries thrown at him whatsoever (at least, none that I heard about). Heh, I say. Stick it to those Phillies fans.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
'Streaky'
It described the Habs post-all star break, and now, I'm afraid, it is the moniker I have to apply to the Red Sox.
Having looked just fine prior to the current series against the White Sox, I was almost ready to leave PANIC MODE. But no. Then Byrd had a dreadful start (allowing 7 runs in Friday's game) and then Wakefield did not play the way he has been all season yesterday, leading to a 5-1 loss. Again, inconsistent is the best term for our pitching right now.
What's not helping is that suddenly the bats have been silenced as well. The Red Sox (as of the 3rd inning in today's game) have scored 2 runs in the series so far against the White Sox. Pedroia is hitting nothing this week and everyone else seems to be following his lead -- except J.D. Drew who just always has to be contrary.
The Red Sox still have a 2-game lead in the wild card race, but they need to start playing like it's September because in case they don't own calendars, IT'S SEPTEMBER, PEOPLE!
Having looked just fine prior to the current series against the White Sox, I was almost ready to leave PANIC MODE. But no. Then Byrd had a dreadful start (allowing 7 runs in Friday's game) and then Wakefield did not play the way he has been all season yesterday, leading to a 5-1 loss. Again, inconsistent is the best term for our pitching right now.
What's not helping is that suddenly the bats have been silenced as well. The Red Sox (as of the 3rd inning in today's game) have scored 2 runs in the series so far against the White Sox. Pedroia is hitting nothing this week and everyone else seems to be following his lead -- except J.D. Drew who just always has to be contrary.
The Red Sox still have a 2-game lead in the wild card race, but they need to start playing like it's September because in case they don't own calendars, IT'S SEPTEMBER, PEOPLE!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Posting on Red Sox meet-up group in Tampa
Sent on the email list today:
'Just saying hi from Boston. Not only do I get to watch the games on Nesn but I get to see 3 hrs of pre and post game shows delving into the sorry state of the Red Sox at this moment. The Nation in Boston is in PANIC MODE.'
Incidentally, this comes after a series sweep against the Blue Jays with Bay, Ortiz, and Drew apparently deciding to wake up and hit some baseballs.
'Just saying hi from Boston. Not only do I get to watch the games on Nesn but I get to see 3 hrs of pre and post game shows delving into the sorry state of the Red Sox at this moment. The Nation in Boston is in PANIC MODE.'
Incidentally, this comes after a series sweep against the Blue Jays with Bay, Ortiz, and Drew apparently deciding to wake up and hit some baseballs.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Spring Training
So obviously, spring training is happening and I've managed to make it to a couple of games. Today I will be headed to Fort Myers to take in the Red Sox at their spring training home. Should be fantastic, particularly because Beckett and Papelbon are scheduled to pitch!
Yesterday the Sox beat the Blue Jays 6-4 in what was a pretty good game. The Sox definitely came out swinging and got a number of very nice hits. Of the regular starters, Jacoby Ellsbury and J.D. Drew were in, along with Lowrie at shortstop who had a decent day (great hitting, not bad fielding. He was a mess on the Monday before against the Pirates though). It looks like Lowrie may be our starter because apparently Lugo needs surgery.
Chris Carter, who played center field yesterday (I think), had a very good day at the plate as well, getting a home run in the fifth inning. Also, they were hitting Halladay, who is actually one of the Blue Jays' starters and one of their better pitchers.
Not nearly as exciting as the previous Monday, where the Sox won 15-14 in 10 innings against the Pirates, but still a good game.
Yesterday the Sox beat the Blue Jays 6-4 in what was a pretty good game. The Sox definitely came out swinging and got a number of very nice hits. Of the regular starters, Jacoby Ellsbury and J.D. Drew were in, along with Lowrie at shortstop who had a decent day (great hitting, not bad fielding. He was a mess on the Monday before against the Pirates though). It looks like Lowrie may be our starter because apparently Lugo needs surgery.
Chris Carter, who played center field yesterday (I think), had a very good day at the plate as well, getting a home run in the fifth inning. Also, they were hitting Halladay, who is actually one of the Blue Jays' starters and one of their better pitchers.
Not nearly as exciting as the previous Monday, where the Sox won 15-14 in 10 innings against the Pirates, but still a good game.
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